Tori McGowan

I am a transformational learning and organizational development leader with over 10 years of experience designing and leading high-impact professional learning, instructional design, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across K-12 education, nonprofit organizations, and district partnerships. My background includes proven success partnering with executive leaders, educators, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop scalable learning systems, facilitate organizational change, and improve outcomes through data-driven decision making. My expertise includes instructional design, curriculum development, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, adult learning, continuous improvement, and AI-enabled learning solutions. I have been recognized for building collaborative partnerships, leading complex initiatives, and translating organizational goals into practical, measurable learning experiences that drive sustainable results. Learning sessions I have designed and facilitated partnered with coaching have led to 100% percent performance improvement for clients and feedback from participants of learning experiences that I have designed consistently show 90-100% satisfaction ratings. I am a quick learner and self-starter who thrives when given autonomy and am able to navigate ambiguity successfully. I am looking for looking for a learning and development or instructional design role where I can use the skills I have developed over the years to support individual and organizational growth. I have worked in a remote setting for the past 7 years and am very comfortable with virtual design, facilitation and collaboration.